Amy Gleason, a health technology executive from Nashville, has been named the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new agency under President Donald Trump's administration. With a background in healthcare technology and government service, Gleason's appointment aims to streamline government operations and cut wasteful spending, amidst controversy and resignations.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first female Chief of Naval Operations, has been relieved of her duties by President Donald Trump, reportedly due to her association with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her tenure was marked by significant modernization efforts in the Navy.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the removal of Adm. Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operations, marking an early end to her historic tenure. This decision is part of a broader shakeup in military leadership under the Trump administration, influenced by her association with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Hunter Schafer, star of HBO's *Euphoria*, shares her experience of receiving a passport with an incorrect gender marker, attributing the issue to a Trump administration policy. She highlights the broader implications for the transgender community.
The Trump administration has moved to terminate New York City’s congestion pricing program, a toll system aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan and funding the city’s mass transit system. The decision has sparked a legal battle, with New York officials vowing to fight back.
Organizers of the 50501 Movement are planning nationwide protests against the Trump administration's actions on Presidents Day, Feb. 17, 2025, following a series of executive orders criticized for diminishing the federal government's role. The protests, which also took place on Feb. 5, call for Trump's impeachment, an investigation into Elon Musk, and the reinstatement of DEI initiatives.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine activism, was confirmed as the Health and Human Services Secretary, signaling a significant shift in the Republican Party's approach to health care and pharmaceutical industries. His agenda includes banning direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads and overhauling vaccine policies, amidst concerns from public health experts and industry groups.
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 vote, marking a significant moment in President Donald Trump’s administration. Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance and environmental advocacy, will oversee the nation’s nearly $2 trillion health portfolio.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine stance, was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services on February 13, 2025, sparking debate over public health policies and the influence of Trumpism in the Republican Party.
The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence in a narrow 52-48 vote, highlighting the partisan divide and the administration's push to reshape the intelligence community.